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• 85: The Morality and Performance of Consumption

  Have you ever noticed how buying anything these days seems to come with judgment attached? Whether it’s the “right” kind of coffee cup, the “wrong” influencer haul, or the moral high ground of minimalism, our spending habits have become a public performance of virtue.In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking the moralization of everyday consumption — how culture, social media, and capitalism have turned simple purchases into moral statements.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how culture, gender, and ego all shape the way we love, earn, and consume.In today’s episode, we discuss:How consumption became moralized: “good” vs. “bad” spendingThe four moral strategies we use to justify our purchasesWhy economists view consumption as neutral, but we don’tWhether anti-consumption trends (like deinfluencing or minimalism) are just another performance of virtueThe emotional labour of being a “conscious consumer”Why it’s okay to just like thingsAs we peel back the layers, we ask: can we truly consume without performing morality — or is that impossible in a capitalist culture? Because sometimes, the most ethical thing you can do is stop moralizing your morning latte. Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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• 84: The Love Lives of Wealthy Women

  Have you ever noticed how success can make women feel more alone — not more secure? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking why wealth and independence can come with unexpected emotional costs, and why partnership — once seen as an economic safety net — doesn’t always add value anymore.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money and how culture, gender, and ego all shape the way we love, earn, and connect.In today’s episode, we discuss:The rise of single women and the economic evolution of marriageWhether wealth makes partnerships harderThe psychology of “dating up”How society moralizes women’s choices around wealth and independenceWhy female friendship often becomes the most emotionally satisfying relationship in women’s lives.The Nicole Kidman / Keith Urban moment:What it means to find love that doesn’t require shrinkingAs more women reach financial independence, the economics of love are changing — and so are the emotions that come with it. This episode explores why partnership looks different when you already feel whole, and why the richest thing you can have might just be peace.Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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• 83: Why We Need Financial Therapy

  Have you ever wondered why money feels so emotional, even when you know what you “should” be doing? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking how psychology, therapy, and financial planning all overlap, and why the numbers only tell half the story.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money — and how culture, identity, and lived experience shape the way we earn, spend, save, and share.In today’s episode, we discuss the following:Why your financial plan should include your feelings (not just your goals)How shame, guilt, and anxiety show up in your money habitsThe weight of generational money trauma — and how it keeps us stuckThe constant tug between scarcity and abundance mindsetsHow capitalism, inequality, and gender roles quietly influence our sense of “enough”Money touches everything — our relationships, our security, our joy. But until we understand why we feel the way we do about it, even the best financial plan won’t feel right.Book financial therapy with Alyssa Thanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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• 82: Losing the Plot on Lifestyle Spending

  Have you ever wondered if we’ve completely lost the plot on lifestyle spending? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re unpacking how what used to be luxuries have slowly become defaults — and what that shift means for our wallets, our emotions, and our ability to just sit with discomfort without buying something.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast, where we talk about the emotional side of money, and how culture, social media, and convenience are reshaping what “normal” spending looks like.In today's episode, we discuss the following:How the “default” has changed: from used cars to new, from one vacation a year to multiple international tripsWhy every experience now comes with a spending component The role of social media in fueling constant consumption (and why not sharing is seen as gatekeeping)The loss of friction in spending decisions, and what it might look like to bring some friction backWhether we’ve collectively forgotten how to sit with discomfort without pulling out our walletsThanks for listening to another episode! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon! Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time! 

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• 81: What is Financial Fawning?

  Have you ever wondered why you keep saying “yes” with your money when you really want to say “no”? In this episode of Money Feels, we’re joined again by out very first guest, Chantel Chapman — founder of Trauma of Money, internationally recognized educator, and now author of Trauma of Money — to unpack something called financial fawning.We’re your hosts, Alyssa and Bridget. Welcome to the podcast where we talk about the emotional side of money — including how our nervous systems, past experiences, and need for safety shape the way we spend, give, and say “yes.”In today’s episode, we discuss the following:What “financial fawning” means and how it differs from people-pleasingWhy do we over-give, over-spend, or say “yes” to money requests even when we can’t afford to?How trauma and social conditioning make fawning feel like safetyThe difference between generosity and self-abandonmentHow this shows up in friendships, families, and relationshipsPractical ways to stop fawning and start setting boundaries — without guilt or shameA quick thank-you to ATB Financial for sponsoring today’s live episode! If you’re a new client, you can earn up to $820 in welcome bonuses by clicking here.Thanks for listening to our first episode of Season 8! If you want bonus episodes and more, you can join our Patreon.Until then, follow us on Instagram @mixedupmoney, @bridgiecasey, and @moneyfeelspodcast, and we’ll see you next time!

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